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We're pleased to share the latest video in our #PositivePurpose campaign featuring Meridian Water - Enfield Council's flagship regeneration project. The Meridian Water development is an ambitious initiative that aims to deliver 10,000 new homes and 6,000 jobs, transforming the local community. Enfield Council has recently been named a finalist in the UK Housing Awards. Visit our website to learn more about #PositivePurpose and how we work with Enfield Council to bring the development to life: https://bit.ly/47SQgPQ Penny Halliday, Nick Hurley, Yemi Aladerun, Nicholas Parker MRICS, Nicola Dale, Alex Warnock-Smith #Regeneration #Development #RealEstate #MeridianWater #EnfieldCouncil

We invite you to join us for the next session in our in-house lawyer programme in our Manchester office. We have a host of topics to discuss including; the latest updates on AI and Data, everything you need to know about the Employment Rights Bill and the impact of the Procurement Act on suppliers to the public sector. Join us for lunch before the session begins to prepare for what promises to be an engaging afternoon. Register here: https://bit.ly/3C4DL7N #AI #EmploymentLaw #ProcurementAct

Are you ready for the EU Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA) deadline? With it taking effect on 17 January 2025, EU financial entities and multinational/UK financial services groups with EU operations face a new cybersecurity and operational resilience standard. One area of particular focus and challenge for financial entities will be to agree contract amendments with ICT third party providers by this deadline. Our experienced commercial, digital and sourcing team is ready to guide and support financial entitles and ICT third party providers through DORA's contractual requirements and help achieve compliance efficiently. Find out more and connect with our experts here: https://bit.ly/4esNbYF Alex Mason Carmen Safavi Duncan McMeekin Rowan Armstrong #DORA #FinancialServices #Compliance #CyberRisk #DORAReady

Many authorities, developers and contractors struggle with the UK's subsidy control regime when carrying out regeneration and infrastructure projects. We will be hosting an event on navigating this new regime where we will flag the common features of these projects which subsidy control applies to, discuss tips and workarounds and hear from market leading experts on how to complete a compliant subsidy principle assessment. Joining us will be Sadie Janes, Director at Savills, who specialises in urban regeneration. Register for this event here: https://bit.ly/4hdGVq1 #SubsidyControl #Regeneration #Infrastructure

Meet the team behind Meridian Water, Enfield Council's flagship regeneration project. This ambitious initiative is set to shape Enfield's future by delivering 10,000 new homes, creating 6,000 job opportunities, and contributing £3.2 billion to the local economy - all while keeping the community front and centre. We've partnered with Enfield Council to create a short film about Meridian Water and its exciting future as part of our #PositivePurpose campaign. #PositivePurpose proudly showcases inspiring initiatives from clients like Enfield Council, who share our values and are making a difference across business and society. To learn more about #PositivePurpose and watch the latest video, visit our website: https://bit.ly/47SQgPQ Yemi Aladerun, Alex Warnock-Smith, Penny Halliday. #Regeneration #MeridianWater #Development #EnfieldCouncil

Final call for all students, recent graduates, or anyone considering a career in law! Join us tomorrow for our FAIRE Virtual Insights Day —an essential event featuring guidance from some of the UK’s most influential legal leaders, including Baroness Hale, former President of the Supreme Court, and many more. This event will equip you with the insights, connections, and inspiration to navigate the legal landscape with confidence and take your first steps toward a successful legal career. But don’t just take our word for it—here’s what Jasmine Shokar had to say about her FAIRE experience: “FAIRE really changed my perceptions of what a career in law can be. I started the day doubting if I had what it takes to be a lawyer, but FAIRE gave me the knowledge and confidence to know I can make it.” Register now to secure your place: https://lnkd.in/eiF-QP4s #LegalCareers #FutureLawyer #DiversityInLaw #SocialMobility #Law

What lessons have been learnt in the past few months since Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) came into force? We will be exploring this question and more in our upcoming webinar 'Biodiversity Net Gain - lessons learnt half a year in…' on Thursday 7 November 2024. We will explore how mandatory BNG is going: - What questions are still outstanding? - Where challenges have arisen - How they have been navigated? - What opportunities are being explored? This session will be hosted by our Senior Associate, Helen Gill, who previously worked on the development of BNG for Natural England, and Jonathan Allen, Partner in our Planning and Environment team. Register here: https://bit.ly/3UnMKaB #BNG #LocalAuthorities #Planning #Developers

Is your organisation ready for the upcoming changes in workplace sexual harassment law? The Worker Protection (Amendment of Equality Act 2010) Act 2023 comes into force on 26 October 2024, bringing new obligations for employers. Simply having a policy is no longer sufficient—organisations must now take proactive steps to prevent sexual harassment in the workplace. To support you with these changes, we're pleased to introduce our Preventing Sexual Harassment at Work Toolkit, which includes: * A robust preventing sexual harassment policy template * A staff survey to assess your workplace culture * Sexual harassment risk assessment and guidance * A suspension risk assessment framework For more information, please visit our website or contact a member of our employment team. 🔗 https://lnkd.in/eM43ny5i Emma Capper, Raymond Silverstein, Emma Hughes, Kerren Daly, Jacqui Atkinson, Polly O'Malley #WorkerProtectionAct #LegalUpdate

The Building Safety Act 2022 and associated regulations have introduced an extensive and wide-ranging regulatory regime affecting all businesses involved directly or indirectly in the construction and real estate sectors. There are extensive commercial and regulatory risks involved. Our Partner in the corporate team, Clare Hanna, outlines what the risks are and how to manage them. Read more here: https://bit.ly/3BLRwIy #PrivateEquity #CorporateLaw #RealEstate

Congratulations to Browne Jacobson Ireland LLP founding partner Jeanne Kelly, on her inclusion in the Business Post's Legal 100. The publication noted Jeanne's vast experience in IP and tech across a 25-year career. Take a look at the full list here: https://lnkd.in/eksv6-KQ #Legal100 #LawFirm